Lake Waikaremoana
The Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk is a 44 kilometre tramping track which follows the southern and western coast of Lake Waikaremoana in the North Island of New Zealand. Passing through several types of forest, and grassland, track often provides excellent views over the lake. It is classified as one of New Zealand's Great Walks, and is located in the Te Urewera National Park.The Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk is located within Te Urewera National Park.[4] The nearest town to the trail is Wairoa, from where there are shuttles on demand to the lake. Waikaremoana can be approached from two directions. State Highway 38 links Wairoa and the East Coast with the central North Island and passes the lake and the Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre. The highway is unsealed for about 80 kilometres between Murupara and the village of Tuai. There are well-marked side roads to the main boat ramps and Lake Track entrances.Big Bush Holiday Park runs a variety of transport services around the lake, including a twice weekly service to/from Rotorua and an on demand service to/from Wairoa.Waikaremoana Guided Tours offers a water taxi and shuttle bus service to either end of the track. This runs on demand in winter and to a timetable in summer.